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- DictionaryIm·per·ti·nent/imˈpərtnənt/
adjective
- 1. not showing proper respect; rude: "an impertinent question"
- 2. not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant: formal "talk of “rhetoric” and “strategy” is impertinent to this process"
rude and not showing respect, especially toward someone older or in a higher position than you: I hope he didn't think I was being impertinent when I asked him about his private life. an impertinent remark / question. Synonyms. cheeky UK. disrespectful. fresh (NOT POLITE) mainly US informal. impudent. insolent.
improperly forward or bold. “ impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup”. synonyms: fresh, impudent, overbold, sassy, saucy, smart, wise. forward. used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty. adjective. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality. synonyms: irreverent, pert, saucy. spirited.
5 days ago · 2. not pertinent or relevant; irrelevant. an impertinent detail. 3. archaic. inappropriate, incongruous, or absurd. 4. obsolete (of persons) trivial, silly, or absurd. SYNONYMS 1. fresh, bold, insulting, officious, saucy, pert, brazen. impertinent, impudent, insolent refer to bold, rude, and arrogant behavior. impertinent, from its primary ...
1. Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold: scolded the impertinent child for talking rudely. 2. Not pertinent: See Synonyms at irrelevant. [Middle English, irrelevant, from Old French, from Late Latin impertinēns, impertinent- : Latin in-, not; see in-1 + Latin pertinēns, pertinent; see pertinent .]
Noun. Filter. adjective. Exceeding the limits of propriety or good manners; improperly forward or bold. Scolded the impertinent child for talking rudely. American Heritage. Not pertinent or suitable. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Not showing proper respect or manners; insolent; impudent. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
adjective. /ɪmˈpɜːtɪnənt/ /ɪmˈpɜːrtnənt/ rude and not showing respect for somebody who is older or more important synonym impolite. an impertinent question/child. Would it be impertinent to ask why you're leaving? She found the question highly impertinent. Synonyms rude. Topics Personal qualities c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
(formal) rude and not showing respect for someone who is older or more important synonym impolite an impertinent question/child Would it be impertinent to ask why you're leaving? Thesaurus. Want to learn more?
